Hallmark on spoon

[quaintance]

Please could someone help me identify the maker's mark on this spoon. I have looked in the maker's marks directory but cannot find it. Many thanks

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Richard Crossley & George Smith IV. This mark was entered at Goldsmiths' Hall on the 9th April 1807. The fact that it was struck with the dateletter 'L' that fell into disuse the following month, means that the date your spoon was assayed can be accurately given as between the period 9th April - 30th May 1807.

Some detail on Richard Crossley, or 'Charcoal Dick' as he was known, can be found at: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 51&p=56398" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Trev.

[quaintance]

Thank you so much for this information and your warm welcome. This site is incredibly informative and must be the best out there. I have several pieces that I cannot identify that I will add on and hope that others will get something out of...... but as a new collector I hope that I may be of use to someone on here one day!!!

[dognose]

You're very welcome and glad you find the site useful. We look forward to seeing your other pieces and future finds. Please start a new topic with each item and post as much information as you can, size etc.

Regards Trev.